Ivory Dawn ( The Razors Adventure)

Book Review

Title: Ivory Dawn 

Author: P.S. Bartlett

Date Published: May 15, 2015

Publisher: Self-Published

Rating: ★★★★★ 

Meet the Author: P.S. Bartlett

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Synopsis: 

Ivory Shepard didn't want to be a pirate when she grew up but she didn't plan on being orphaned and alone at thirteen with her three cousins either. 
After a Spanish raid in Charles Towne left them with nothing, Ivory held her cousins together, trained them to fight for their lives and led them to a life of quiet refuge on the banks of the Ashley River. Believing they were out of reach of the hands of unscrupulous men, they found life on the farm a tolerable substitute for the traditional alternatives life would force onto them—until the night the pirates showed up. 
Unfortunately for the pirates, these handy young women were ready, and they weren't going anywhere without a fight. 

This novella is a prequel to DEMONS & PEARLS. 

My Thoughts:

The author was kind enough to send me her book in exchange of an honest review. I’m so glad the author when ahead and wrote a prequel to Demons and Pearls; it answered my question of how the girls got in that situation and it showed a little more of each girl's personality, it also gives a little peek into where they came from and why Ivory was so desperate for an escape. I have really come to love these girls each one has a special place in my heart. I read this after I finished Demons and Pearls, but I recommend reading it before since it explains how Ivory and her cousins got Voyage on the Demon. I love this story and really recommend adventure lovers to pick it up!

-SandraTheBookWorm 

Demons and Pearls

Book Review

Title: Demons and Pearls
Author: P.S. Bartlett
Date Published: April 14, 2015
Publisher: Self-Published

Rating: ★★★★★

Meet the Author: P.S. Bartlett

Buy Me: Amazon

Synopsis:

Had I known the repercussions of murdering the captain of a pirate ship, I may have taken the time necessary to rethink the act. As if I've ever had a choice that didn’t involve a fight or at the very least, defending myself against some man, hell bent on destroying me or my kin. 
All we wanted was our freedom. All we found were demons disguised as men. 
A woman pirate needs friends, big strong male friends, to survive in this unforgiving land of thieves and murderers—at least until she gets on her feet. Of course, trying to find one person you can trust is like finding an oyster with a perfect pearl in it—you have to break a few shells and get your hands dirty. We were lucky. I found the biggest, baddest and most honorable man in the Caribbean and he just happened to be in the pearl business.

My Thoughts:

The author was kind enough to send me her book in exchange for an honest review. This book was amazing, author P.S. Bartlett kept me on my toes, just when I thought I had figured something out she would hit me with a twist and surprise me completely. This was my first pirate book and I loved every second of it, it was so different from what I usually read and I loved the pirate dialogue.

Ivory and her cousins find themselves on board the Demon after Ivory made a deal with the captain to be taken safely to Jamaica, but when she kills the captain in self-defense she finds that the pirate code no matter how good of a fighter she is, it does not allow woman to be pirates let alone captains of a ship. With help on the new captain Will she finds a home for her and her cousins while she can get on her feet. That is where she gains knowledge that some of the pirates have been planning to sell them into slavery, but when Ivory meets handsome captain Rasmus she finally finds a man she really feels comfortable with and who she feels can trust with her life.

Gosh, there aren't enough words to describe how much I love this book; Ivory and her cousins are such strong and badass characters and Rasmus can we just take a moment and admire the love this man and Ivory share they made my heart melt. This book hits you with action since the beginning and keeps it coming throughout the whole book and the moments we get with Rasmus and Ivory are perfection. The ending left me wanting more I can't wait for the second book and see in what adventures Ivory and Rasmus lead us to. I was just wanted to take a moment and say that I fell in love with River too he is such a great character. If you want to read a book filled with adventure and pirates look no further this is the book or if you're in a reading slump this book will definitely get you out of it. 

-SandraTheBookWorm 

HABITS KICK BACK

BOOK REVIEW

Title: Habits Kick Back

Author: Marsha Cornelius

Date Published: July 8, 2014

Publisher: Hickory Flat Books

Page Count: 334

Rating: ★★★★.5

What is the book about:

Prescription drugs are so common in the future they’re called supplements, and dispensed at meals like side dishes. Just like everyone else, Luna takes pills to curb her appetite, increase her memory, focus her concentration, improve her mood, even suppress her sex drive.
By her sophomore year in college, however, she’s beginning to wonder what life is like outside this drug-induced state. The perfect opportunity to break out of the mire comes when she sees a picture of a medallion from the 5th century. She’s not sure where she’s seen it, but she hopes once her mind is clear, she will find the artifact.
When she stops taking supplements, she discovers food tastes delicious, her friend Sal is suddenly sexy, and the search for the lost medallion turns into a real adventure.
Hopefully, all her new habits don't get her killed

My thoughts on the book:

I was given an Ebook copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book is definitely very different from what I'm used to reading in a good way. I gave this book 4.5 stars out of 5 because I really enjoyed it, it just took me a while to get into the story. 

In this book taking prescribed drugs which they call supplements is a very common thing they serve them during lunch like a side dish. The pills help with memory, focus, weight (this one really caught my attention lol) and even to suppress feelings for the opposite sex. But when our main character Luna discovers an ancient medallion she is sure she has seen before, she decides that she's tired of being drugged up she stops drinking her pills. It is then that she starts to realize that food is delicious and starts to feel a very powerful attraction to her best friend Sal. 

I really enjoyed this book. I really liked the characters and the story. This book has humor, adventure, just the right amount of romance, and even action. I really do recommend you read this book it's a fast read and very enjoyable. 

The Fires of Calderon ( The Balance Keppers Book#1)

TITLE: THE FIRES OF CALDERON
AUTHOR: LINDSAY CUMMINGS
PAGE COUNT: 352
RELEASE DATE: 9/23/2014


Today is the book birthday for The Fire of Calderon the first book in The Balance Keepers series by Lindsay Cummings. I'm so excited to get my hands on this book! I will but the synopsis below and  don't forget to go get your copy! 

The first book in an epic middle grade fantasy adventure series that takes place in an underground society at the center of the earth. Packed with action, humor, magic, and mystery.

After following a mysterious map into the woods and then under the woods, eleven-year-old Albert Flynn learns he’s a Balance Keeper—someone with special magical skills for fixing problems in three underground Realms at the Core of the earth. His new job is important; if the realms fall out of balance, the world above could be in great danger.

Albert and his Balance Keeper teammates Birdie and Leroy arrive in the Core not a moment too soon. There’s an Imbalance in the Calderon Realm and it’s threatening to bury Albert’s hometown of New York City in a mountain of ash.

The three must train hard completing mental and physical challenges, but above all, they must harness the power of their Tiles—unique superpowers given to each Balance Keeper. So far, Albert’s mastered the art of not mastering his Tile....

With the situation in Calderon growing worse every day, can Albert, Leroy, and Birdie restore balance before New York is destroyed forever? Will Albert master his Tile before it’s too late?

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, The Unwanteds, and the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth